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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
4
The Winchester paper mourns Mrs. A. M. Hileroy of Staunton in a tribute praising her as a devoted wife mother and friend whose noble life and sacrifice left a lasting influence. D.B.C. notes her memory inspires duty and selflessness to comfort mourners.
A historical note questions Baltimore Sun stance on Bryan amid 1896 and 1900 shifts. The piece recalls past boltings by the Sun, cites Louisville and Richmond papers, and urges a clear editorial position on Bryan versus Taft, noting political neutrality is deemed impossible.
The Charleston News and Courier endorses William Jennings Bryan and the Democratic ticket. It criticizes Taft as masterful yet beholden to Southern elements and argues Bryan would stand for decency and respect the South as part of the republic.
A Manchester magistrate rules on the liquor law in a case involving giving a friend a drink on Sunday. The ruling centers on the man’s condition and whether he is intoxicate, reflecting ongoing debates about Sunday alcohol restrictions.
The Petersburg Appeal notes the Manchester magistrate claim that the Byrd liquor law lets bartenders judge drunkenness. It warns such discretion could shield saloonkeepers from punishment for selling to intoxicated patrons. Also reported is the death of Edmonia Ford, 21, from typhoid fever at her mother’s home on North Market Street, survived by her mother, four brothers, and one sister.
Train notes for Norfolk and Western service include southbound No. 1s 9 03 am to Bristol and intermediate stops with a Pullman Buffet sleeper to Knoxville and connections to the St. Louis Express, along with Roanoke to Columbus sleeper and cafe car to Williamson. Northbound No. 28 9 29 am to Hagerstown and intermediate stops with connections to Washington and New York, and No. 14 8 24 pm via Hagerstown with Pullman and buffet sleepers to Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York. Rates and timetables available from agents in Roanoke Virginia.
Robert Webb a colored man died at his home 229 East Piccadilly street at 10 o clock Saturday night after a lingering illness. Born in Winchester 51 years ago he resided here all his life. He worked at German Smiths sawmill on South Braddock street. Survived by three brothers Albert Winchester George Pennsylvania and another in the west a sister Patsy Whitley Oberlin Pa and three stepdaughters. Funeral from Freewill Church Tuesday at 2 30 with Revs Fisher and Carter officiating. Interment Ortick cemetery.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a relief for painful smarting feet, bunions, and growing nails. It claims to ease tight shoes and provide instant relief, urging readers to buy from druggists.
A 72 year old beggar, George Fantin, was arrested in Paris and questioned about his reasons for begging. He said he is a philanthropist who provides shelter to the poor all year and never asks for payment, yet must beg to cover his own needs.
A sunlit physician is praised for cheerfulness over remedies and a writer famed for humorous lines is credited with saving a reader in Success Magazine through a cheerful poem.
Fair tonight and Tuesday for Virginia with cooler conditions in the western portion tonight. In vacation, M B Cunningham files suit against Edw M Cunningham and others in the Circuit Court of Frederick County. An affidavit shows E M Cunningham is nonresident but has property in Virginia. an attachment on his interest in the Eddy estates is acknowledged. He must appear within 15 days of publication to protect his interest as the suit seeks $943.33 with interest and to subject his Virginia interests to payment of the debt and support obligations. The clerk is Phil H. Gold. attorney J P Whitacre. 7-6-4
Special Commissioners will sell at public auction on August 4 1908 at 11 AM in Winchester Virginia to satisfy H E McKinster vs Edward M Cunningham. The two parcels lie on Abram's Creek four miles southeast of Winchester, totaling about 248 acres. Improvements include a large brick dwelling, milk buildings, and other structures.
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